Group 4A Flashcards
Oxidation state
+4
Describe Carbon
6th most abundant element.
When mixed with iron, steel is formed.
Carbon dioxide
Treatment for: Acne Warts Corns Calluses Eczema
Carbonate
Antacid
Pharm for effervescent tablet
Carbon monoxide
201x greater affinity to hemoglobin than oxygen leading to asphyxia the death Tx: 100% O2 Hyperbaric O2 Artificial air
Describe Silicon:
2nd most abundant element on Earth
Form inert oxide: Silicon dioxide
Purified siliceous earth is official in NF
Silicosis
Lung condition resembling TB.
Develops after long exposure to respirable dust.
Asbestosis
Pulmonary condition similar to silicosis.
Silicon dioxide
Tx for: Acne Warts Corns Calluses Eczema
Toxicity for SiO2
Silicosis (Miner’s pneumonia)
Antidote for Silicosis
Alumina
Hydrated Zinc Silicate
-calamine
-red/pink coloration
Topical protectant.
Kaolin
-china clay
-native hydrated zinc silicate
Adsorbent in diarrhea
Pumice
-amorphous aluminum silicate
Dental abrasive
Purified siliceous earth/infusorial earth
-diatomaceous earth
-fuller’s earth
-kieselguhr
Adsorbent
Abrasive
Filter medium
Clarifying agent